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Stephen Colbert Criticizes Mullin's Temperament After DHS Hearing: 'A History of Being Real Dumb and Real Angry About It'

Stephen Colbert criticized Sen. Markwayne Mullin during his monologue on "The Late Show," focusing on the Oklahoma Republican's temperament following a contentious Senate confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

Latin Times · Mar 19

Rand Paul Slams DHS Secretary Candidate Mullin, Says he Will Vote Against Confirmation: 'No Business Leading Federal Law Enforcement'

Senator Rand Paul slammed fellow Republican Markwayne Mullin, saying he will vote against confirming him as Department of Homeland Security secretary because he did not condemn an attack against him years ago.

Latin Times · Mar 19

Gerry Adams in London ‘to assert the legitimacy of the republican cause’

Three men are bringing legal action against him saying he was behind three IRA bombings in England.

Evening Standard · Mar 19

Senate committee advances Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead homeland security

Republican senator’s nomination will now be considered by full Senate, where the GOP appears poised to confirm him

The Guardian - US · Mar 19

Democrats tee up energy affordability debate with new bill

House Democratic leaders of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition have introduced a lengthy bill aimed at navigating rising energy costs for American consumers.  Reps. Sean Casten of Illinois and Mike Levin of California are leading the charge on the 419-page legislative effort unveiled Wednesday that they’ve dubbed the “Energy…

Roll Call · Mar 19

Roscoe Conkling, the Political Boss Who Twice Declined a Supreme Court Appointment

The Republican stalwart thought he could wield more power from the Senate than he ever could from the Supreme Court.

Reason · Mar 19

Senate votes down measure aiming to limit Trump’s war powers by 53-47 vote

Republicans block resolution to take up the measure, which Democrats vow to bring up ‘again and again and again’

The Guardian - US · Mar 19

Nancy Mace draws White House ire over independent Middle East rescue efforts

Exclusive: Republican congresswoman started negotiations with Saudi Arabia without informing the White House

The Guardian - US · Mar 18

A former Republican House Speaker just proposed fixing the Strait of Hormuz — with a dozen nukes

Newt Gingrich has lost his mind.

We Got This Covered · Mar 18

Republicans’ greatest weapon in the US Senate may just be a Democrat

ANALYSIS: Trump's nominee to replace Kristi Noem at DHS, Markwayne Mullin, lost committee chair Rand Paul, but could likely be saved by the GOP’s favorite Democrat, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK · Mar 18